good mini food mart where they make awesome food and we are close by all the food industries in town so there's always something to get and there is free popcorn on tuesdays yummmm

Dorm Life

i'm not in the dorms but i hear its good and i'm sure just like any other dorm

Academic Rigor

i'm in the ndt program and love it

Tips for prospective students

don't waste time volunteer and get out in the world if your unsure of what to major in because the more driven a student is the more a person will help because they know their time wont be wasted

In three sentences

helpful workshops for students to use to help get through college or to transfer need help with tutoring and they don't provide it the staff will make it happen everything will be catered to your needs and staff will do their best to support it

Jessy from Spicer, MN

Students and staff here are Minnesota nice, I've never notice anything unsafe or felt unsafe in anyway. I love college at Ridewater.

Clubs and Activities

Auto Body Club

Bang for the buck

I'm a single mother going into a male industry, and now that I'm in school I know I will succeed. I'm so thankful I am taking AutoBody at Ridgewater College, my teachers helped me turn my life around. They've done that by excellent communication and their eagerness to help students succeed. I'm going to be successful after I graduate because I am 100% confident I am learning from the best.

Food and Dining

Food is cheap. Food is delicious. Staff and students are a guaranteed positive environment.

Dorm Life

I live off campus, I love that the college is so close to home. People whom live on campus are friendly. Clean properties.

Academic Rigor

Every teacher I've had so far wants me to be successful. I am the only female in first year auto body and I must say I always feel welcome, and happy at school. My teachers teach class in a way that everyone understands, and always go out of there way to make sure of that.

Tips for prospective students

Don't miss class. Don't show up late. Make College your number one priority, in order to become successful.

In three sentences

Psychologically Capable teachers, whom know how to teach the way each individual needs. Ridgewater College is a positive fun environment. Ridgewater College staff is always helpful and truly cares about your success.

Theresa from Willmar, MN

01/25/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

Litterally you do not have to go outside. You can of course. But the buildings are connected in a large bumpy circle. Check out the map on the website. I have not felt uncomfortable and have looked and they have camera every place and that makes me feel even more comfortable, almost to comfortable. :)

Greek Life

On site art gallerys would be my best suggestion. The website does explain each program and coarse in detail for your review. The guidance office is more then happy direct.

Clubs and Activities

Multicultural Club & Trio so many to list! On line you can look at them with out registering. Sports galor and what I love is the free tuturing that is available 8am - 4pm LOVE!!

Great for these types of students

If your goal is set they are set to help you reach your goal. How ever if you are undecided they are able to look at tests and to get you on a path for success on your choice.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Personally I got a work study as a note taker. Pretty neat since I'm taking the class and now being paid to do what I'm already doing. Love it! They are just simply willing to help in anyway.

Bang for the buck

The instructors are past students and undestrand the costs and have choosen the least amount of required books to keep costs down and the school offers the lowest prices and rental and used programs and buy back. Alsways kind in helping with anything you need.

What to do for fun

STARS! Tons of stuff is available and most are free with your student id. Also with school always study sessions and the library is open till 9pm.

Food and Dining

What ever you are looking for they have it available either at the book store / convience store and on site restaurant & store. Huge shooping area less then five minutes from the school.

Dorm Life

I do live in town and spoke with a gal that lives on site and walks to school in the cold winter weather in Minnesota and she said she just loves it!

Academic Rigor

Aggressive at your pace. Very kind about make sure you are on track and the five star agenda listed out for you on the first day of school so you know what is going on!

Tips for prospective students

Check the map for areas that interest you.as it is clearly market and easly located. Go ahead and request and tour and they are more then happy to set up at time that works for you!

In three sentences

The kindness of the staff has simply blown my mind. Online information runs quick and you get quick answers back. Every one has been very helpful.

Crystal from Hutchinson, MN

There's is lots of different clubs that you can be in. There's at least one club for everyone to be interested in.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

There isn't really anything untraditional but ridgewater college has two campuses on in Hutchinson mn and the other in Willmar mn.

What to do for fun

At least one day each week the college try's to have speakers come in and on Tuesdays is popcorn Tuesdays (free). Ridgewater is always providing some type of lunch or snack during the speakers. A couple weeks a semester ridgewater will plan activities each day That week. Like build your own pixi stick, tie die your own shirt, etc. all for free!

Food and Dining

Ridgewater college - Hutchinson. Has a very small cafeteria. They are trying to expanded it and have more lunches to provide.

Dorm Life

There is no dorm life. You either have to find an apartment, house, or drive everyday from wherever you live.

Breanna from Willmar, MN

As far as I know there isn't really anything for safety on campus. We don't have guards of any sort and there aren't any emergency posts near the buildings where I have classes.

Greek Life

The only form of Greek life on our campus is the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. You will be invited to this group if you have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. It is a great group and well respected within the Minn-Kota region. One of the three advisers is the Minn-Kota regional coordinator.

Clubs and Activities

There are only a handful of active clubs on campus, and when you read the list note that clubs like the Photography Club are clubs that are for specific programs and you can only join them when you are a member of that program.

Bang for the buck

I am from Willmar, so being able to stay home and save money at a community college was a great deal for me.

What to do for fun

Willmar does not have a lot to do for fun, however the Student Senate tries to make sure that there are fun events on campus.

Food and Dining

Our food is provided by Taher, and although the food is okay, it isn't worth the prices they charge.

Academic Rigor

There are a lot of variations in the rigor of classes, depending on who you take them with.

Tips for prospective students

Get to know the faculty and staff at the college. Most of them are really personable, and when you know people around campus they can help you a lot.

In three sentences

Ridgewater is a small school in a very religious community. It is a good place to start so that you can save some money. The faculty/staff at Ridgewater are very helpful.

Christine from Hutchinson, MN

Try to schedule your classes as soon as possible, and talk with the teachers if you are having trouble. They will help you as much as they can.

In three sentences

Ridgewater has been very accommodating for many dislocated workers and non traditional workers. This school has many opprotunities for casual meetings and activities, especially for a technical school. Ridgewater has made my transition back into to school as simple as possible.

Lahti from Dassel, MN

This is an extremely safe campus. I've never heard of so much as a robbery from a car.

Clubs and Activities

There are some clubs, but they are small, seeing as it is a very small school.

Great for these types of students

Ridgewater is great for Post-Secondary students, first and second year college students as well as people going back to college. The classes are very lenient and give time for you to care for your family and go back to school.

Bang for the buck

The instructors do an incredible job with their students and Ridgewater is extremely affordable.

What to do for fun

There is a mall in Hutchinson as well as a movie theater and other fun places to shop and walk around.

Food and Dining

Smack-dab in the center of Hutchinson, there are many places you can go out to eat. Ridgewater also provides a restaurant in the school.

Dorm Life

I go to the Hutchinson campus. They do not provide dorms.

Academic Rigor

People in community colleges seem to be more concerned with their education than those at four-year institutions. Everybody is there to learn, which keeps distractions at a minimum.

Tips for prospective students

Take full advantage of all the helpful programs and seminars they provide.

In three sentences

This school has the best bang for your buck as one instructor here would say. It has small classes with instructors that know you by name and the office staff are always happy to help you with transferring or even signing up for the classes that you need. Ridgewater is a great way to start your college career.

Gaby from Willmar, MN

great for students that either A. arent just yet ready to go off to a huge college or university and B. for those who want to get a great education and spend a little money.

Tips for prospective students

take a tour and when your there taking classes dont be afraid of asking for help.

Bang for the buck

ridgewater is a great starting piont to get your generals (A.A. degree) for a little money!

Am enjoying being here

ridgewater is a community college but its great if you're not ready to go off to college and want to start small. the city of willmar is a medium size town. theres bowling. fast food place, theres a theatre and during the spring and fall there are always things to do outside.

Am learning a lot

I am one of those people that were afraid of leaving home and going off to a huge school. so i chose to go to Ridgewater. the teachers are all very helpful, and their office hrs are convinite they even let you make special appointments if needed.

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